Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Is Generally Detected in Some Pregnancy Tests

question 31

Multiple Choice

Human chorionic gonadotropin is generally detected in some pregnancy tests, and a positive result reflects pregnancy. What is the purpose of this hormone during pregnancy?

• A) It stimulates corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone.
• B) It stimulates follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone production.
• C) It inhibits estrogen and progesterone.
• D) It stimulates inhibin to suppress follicle-stimulating hormone.

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